Llantwit Fardre vs Plymouth (Merthyr)

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    63/100
    Llantwit Fardre South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      31/100
      Plymouth (Merthyr) South Wales Police

      Llantwit Fardre vs Plymouth (Merthyr) Results

      A
      63/100
      Average
      Llantwit Fardre
      South Wales Police
      222 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.5% trend
      18.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      31/100
      Below Average
      Plymouth (Merthyr)
      South Wales Police
      516 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.7% trend
      14.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Llantwit Fardre
      B Plymouth (Merthyr)
      Safety Score
      63/100 Average
      31/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      222
      516
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      201
      479
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑10.5%
      ↑7.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.8%
      14.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Llantwit Fardre
      B Plymouth (Merthyr)
      Violent Crime
      94 ↑22%
      244 ↑32%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      21 ↓28%
      56 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      15 ↓25%
      21 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓13%
      23 ↑44%
      Burglary
      4 ↓43%
      14 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      11 ↑120%
      51 ↑11%
      Drugs
      7 ↑250%
      14 ↑600%
      Public Order
      25 ↑0%
      46 ↓18%
      Robbery
      0
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      22 ↑5%
      25 ↓59%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      3
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑200%
      11 ↓21%
      Overall Verdict
      A Llantwit Fardre is the safer choice — scoring 63/100 vs 31/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Llantwit Fardre safer than Plymouth (Merthyr)?

      Llantwit Fardre has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) and recorded 222 crimes in the last 12 months. Plymouth (Merthyr) has a safety score of 31/100 (Below Average) with 516 crimes. Llantwit Fardre scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Llantwit Fardre vs Plymouth (Merthyr)?

      Llantwit Fardre shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Plymouth (Merthyr) shows +7.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Llantwit Fardre and Plymouth (Merthyr)?

      In Llantwit Fardre, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (94 incidents). In Plymouth (Merthyr), it is Violent Crime (244 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Llantwit Fardre and Plymouth (Merthyr)?

      Llantwit Fardre recorded 21 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Plymouth (Merthyr) recorded 56. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Llantwit Fardre vs Plymouth (Merthyr)?

      Violent crime in Llantwit Fardre totalled 94 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 244 in Plymouth (Merthyr). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Llantwit Fardre and Plymouth (Merthyr) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Llantwit Fardre recorded 201 crimes (now 222, a change of +10.5%). Plymouth (Merthyr) recorded 479 crimes previously (now 516, +7.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Llantwit Fardre and Plymouth (Merthyr)?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Llantwit Fardre has a resolution rate of 18.8% and Plymouth (Merthyr) has 14.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Llantwit Fardre and Plymouth (Merthyr)?

      Llantwit Fardre falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Plymouth (Merthyr) is covered by South Wales Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Llantwit Fardre and Plymouth (Merthyr)?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Llantwit Fardre or Plymouth (Merthyr) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Llantwit Fardre and Plymouth (Merthyr). You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.